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<P>The federal government is helping Alabama pastors learn how to assist veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder.</P>
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<P>The Veterans Affairs Medical Center is Tuscaloosa is offering a seminar this week to educate pastors, priests and other church leaders about PTSD and depression.</P>
<P>VA chaplain John Bailey says research shows that almost half of veterans will turn to a member of the clergy first before they seek out a mental health provider.</P>
<P>Bailey says the agency is trying to help clergy members deal with issues affecting veterans.Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:45:26 +0000The Associated Press27703 at http://apr.orgVA Helping Ala Clergy Learn About PTSD